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Lots more Pecan coming my way but also a wood I have never used before. Bay wood. I hear it gives a hint of Cinnamon. Has anyone used it? I have heard of Bay leaves and have used Old Bay, but never used the wood.
Colder climbs I would suggest Playbox sand instead of water. It will give you hotter temps and keep the temps more consistent. I would also check your gauge.
Chicken should always be beneath other foods if at all possible, so the pan might be the way to go. You'll need higher temps to crisp up the skin. I usually move mine to the hot grill to crisp them up. Maybe you have that option?
At to the pig, guess it depends on what you want, sliced or...
I went the other route and converted my charcoal GOSM to Propane using a single burner Propane stove. Still get charcoal involved by placing a pineapple drink can right on the burner. Fill it up with wood and charcoal, the food comes out great.
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The single dino rib I did above was pulled at 140º IT. The group photo was based on time only. Hard to get an accurate reading due to the bone and not a whole heck of a lot of meat.
The nice thing is you could wrap it back in foil, then in towels, place in a cooler for several hours if need be. It will still be steaming hot when you go to pull it. Just in case you get done early sometime.
If people can make Fish tacos, why not Pork Loin tacos ??
You could also make some wraps adding some pork, tomatoes and peppers. Don't forget the Hot Sauce !!
As stated, if your smoker can achieve higher temps, wrap it in foil and increase the heat. I have done 8 1/2 in 9 to 9 1/2 hours raising it to 295º so it is do-able.
As Disco stated, the type of wood you used is probably the culprit. I like Oak and Cherry for my pork butts. Mesquite will give you a heavier smoke flavor also. How was your smoke output? Remember you still want thin and blue.
Are you sure what you measured the temps with was accurate? Really 140º IT is even fine if you then wrap it in foil for a 1/2 hour before you eat. Personally Tenderloins don't really need smoking. Roll them around on a hot grill will do them just fine. Now a Loin, that I would smoke.
>>10 hours later, the internal temperature was 205 F. I foiled the pork wrapped it in towels and put it in an ice chest for an hour.<<
So 15 hours total? I know my wife would shoot me if I commandeered her oven for 10 hours.
The last hour, I only do 1/2 hour is to firm up the ribs. Usually they are pretty well done by that point. Basically want you will be doing is just reheating them. Should be fine.
It should be similar to Plum, Nectarine, Peach I would think. The flavor is milder and sweeter than Hickory. Serve chutney made from the same fruit to accentuate the flavor even more. Good with most meats.